Officers and Board of Directors 2012 |
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| President, Steve Tull | Efficient Home Solutions |
| 1st Vice-President, John Rittenhouse Sr | Edward Jones |
| 2nd Vice President, Ralph Scott III | Scott’s Furniture |
| Secretary/Treasurer, John E. Watson | Seaford Federal Credit Union |
| Past-President, Ed Heath | Individual |
| Lynn Brocato Tom Brown |
Comcast Spotlight Nanticoke Health Services |
| Pat Correll | Bridgeville Commission President |
| Tom Darby | Lab Products, Inc. |
| Lawrence L. Dernulc | Bank of Delmarva |
| G. Jane Drace | Drace Insurance & Investments |
| Barbara Elliott | Nanticoke Senior Center |
| Danny Messick | Messick, Ruff & Company LLP |
| Bryant L. Richardson | Seaford & Laurel Star |
| John Rittenhouse | Edward Jones Investments |
| Ralph Scott III Dolores Slatcher |
Scott’s Furniture, Inc. City of Seaford |
| Stephanie Smith John Tarburton |
Seaford School District John E. Tarburton Esq PA |
| Bob Wheatley | Whayland Company |
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Our full time, year round office works to organize programs that benefit your business, the local communities, and the visitor. In addition, we answer hundreds of mail, Internet and telephone inquiries about the area, and act as a referral service for your business.
Your Chamber is interested in your views and needs. Members meet each month and are provided with a bi-monthly newsletter of activities and special concerns. Over 300 businesses and professional people are working together to improve the economic and civic vitality of our communities. We hope you join them. Please give me a call for additional information.
Sincerely, Paula K. Gunson, Executive Director
- Year-round service by professional staff, “walk-in” information center
- Networking – making great business contacts in an informal setting at After Business Hours Mixers & Rise ’n’ Shine breakfasts for members
- More than 50 Member to Member discounts with the “GSCC Member Plus Program”
- Business education programs and seminars with speakers expert in many fields
- Grand Opening and Open House assistance, including ribbon cutting ceremonies
- Member referrals: Chamber members are given in response to inquiries for goods and services
- Your membership investment is a tax deductible business expense
- Online “Take Five” informational newsletter and advertising opportunity [seafordchamber.wordpress.com]
- Community Involvement, including the Downtown Seaford Association, Seaford Historical Society, Municipal council and commissioners meetings
- Co-sponsored Chamber recognition awards, including the John A., Jr. & Helen Moore Community Service Award, Business Person(s) of the Year Award, Volunteer(s) of the Year Award, and Exceptional Customer Service Awards
- Involvement in local events, including the Nanticoke Riverfest, AFRAM Festival, Woodland Ferry Festival, Apple Scrapple Festival, World Championship Punkin’ Chunkin’, Nanticoke River Water Trail, and the Seaford Heritage Weekend
- Free individual listings on Chamber website and in the “Visitors’ Guide & Membership Directory”
- Blood Bank of Delmarva membership offered to members
- Your Chamber of Commerce belongs to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Delaware Chamber of Commerce, and Associated Chambers of Commerce of Delaware, enabling you to avail yourself of their information and benefits
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Federation partnership with affinity discounts and services [FedEx, Monstor.com, Avis, Budget, Salesgenie.com, and more]
- Social Network includes LinkedIn, Facebook, Flickr, the Chamber website at www.seafordchamber.com where you’ll find business resource links, community calendar, Chamber sponsored festivals, and more
- Valuable marketing and research information
- Legislative assistance and information, including periodic email updates
- Contact with the Small Business Development Center, SCORE, the U.S. Small Business Administration, Delaware Economic Development Office, Sussex County Economic Development Office and more
- The Chamber provides you with the collective strength of its members for support of issues affecting your business and community
- The Chamber represents your investment in growing, prosperous communities in Western Sussex County
The question is….. Can you Afford to miss out on this investment?
